Dr. David Oster's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Oster's average patient rating is 4.0 stars out of 5. He has indicated that his clinical interests include arthroscopic surgery, replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement), and sports health. His professional affiliations include Parker Adventist Hospital, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, and The Medical Center of Aurora. He takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. New patients are welcome to contact Dr. Oster's office for an appointment. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and performed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. He speaks Spanish.

Dr. Michelle Wolcott works as an orthopedist and sports medicine specialist in Aurora, CO, Lone Tree, CO, and Denver, CO. Areas of expertise for Dr. Wolcott include women's health issues and surgical procedures. Her professional affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University Physicians. She obtained her medical school training at Georgetown University School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic.

Dr. Pam Wilson specializes in pediatric rehabilitation medicine. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Dr. Wilson graduated from the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Wilson completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Her distinctions include: Hal O'Leary Award, Colorado Rockies; WSUSA Hall of Fame Award, WSUSA; and Hal O'Leary Award 2009 - Colorado Rockies. In addition to English, she speaks Spanish. Dr. Wilson is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University Physicians.

Dr. Jay Albright practices pediatric orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and pediatric sports medicine in Aurora, CO, Broomfield, CO, and Highlands Ranch, CO. He honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Albright completed his residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Traveling Fellow, AOSSM and Traveling Fellow 2013 - AOSSM. He is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado and the University Physicians.

Dr. Cary Motz specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Denver, CO. His areas of expertise include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). He is professionally affiliated with Centura Health, The Medical Center of Aurora, and Sky Ridge Medical Center. After attending St. Louis University School of Medicine and the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine for medical school, Dr. Motz completed his residency training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Motz's average patient rating is 4.0 stars out of 5. He takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. His practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Scott Laker specializes in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). These areas are among his clinical interests: back pain, scoliosis, and strains. He is affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University Physicians. Dr. Laker takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. He studied medicine at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Laker has received distinctions including Outstanding Council Service Award, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Outstanding Council Service Award 2011 - American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Armando Vidal is a physician who specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Vidal include surgical procedures. He takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Hospital for Special Surgery. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Jean C. McDaniel Resident Teaching Award, Hospital for Special Surgery; Charles Neer Clinical Science Award, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; and Aircast Award for Clinical Science, American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Vidal is professionally affiliated with Children's Hospital Colorado, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University Physicians.

Dr. Julie Wilson's area of specialization is pediatric sports medicine. Dr. Wilson's hospital/clinic affiliations include Children's Hospital Colorado, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the University Physicians. Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Wilson accepts. She graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. In addition to English, Dr. Wilson speaks Spanish.

Dr. Mark Failinger is a physician who specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. His areas of expertise include arthroscopic surgery, osteoporosis, and sports health. He is professionally affiliated with Centura Health, Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center, and The Medical Center of Aurora. Dr. Failinger obtained his medical school training at the University of Minnesota Medical School and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Dr. Failinger takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. He has an open panel.

Dr. Deborah Saint-Phard practices physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). The average patient rating for Dr. Saint-Phard is 3.0 stars out of 5. Clinical interests for Dr. Saint-Phard include women's health issues. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. She attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine. She trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for her residency. Dr. Saint-Phard is affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and the University Physicians.

Dr. Morteza Khodaee's areas of specialization are family medicine and sports medicine. In addition to English, Dr. Khodaee speaks Persian. He has indicated that his clinical interests include general care. His hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) and the University Physicians. He is a graduate of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Islamic Azad University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Khodaee completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. He is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Faculty of the Year, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Faculty Development Award, Department of Family Medicine, University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Dr. Heather Baer's medical specialty is physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). Her areas of expertise include parkinson's disease. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Denver Health, the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), and the University Physicians. Dr. Baer accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. She studied medicine at the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine and Emory University School of Medicine. She trained at a hospital affiliated with Emory University for residency.

Dr. Sourav Poddar is a physician who specializes in family medicine and sports medicine. Dr. Poddar has indicated that his clinical interests include injuries, general care, and wounds. He honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. After completing medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, he performed his residency at Rose Medical Center. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Poddar include: Neer Award, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons; Physicians Recognition Award, American Medical Association; and Community Preceptor of the Year, Rose Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Poddar is affiliated with the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), Rose Medical Center, and the University Physicians.

Dr. Venu Akuthota is a medical specialist in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He attended medical school at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He completed his residency training at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Akuthota include sacroiliac (SI) joint pain. Patients rated Dr. Akuthota highly, giving him an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. He honors several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He has received distinctions including Best Paper, North American Spine Society and Golden Goniometer Academic Teaching Award, Dept of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), the University Physicians, and Boulder Community Hospital.

Dr. Rachel Brakke is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) specialist. She honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. She attended the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. Dr. Brakke's professional affiliations include the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH), the University Physicians, and Boulder Community Hospital.

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What are Musculoskeletal Problems?

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives our bodies structure and allows us to move and do things. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a “C” or “S.” It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It’s most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.